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'No body or mind left behind': The 32-hour fight for accessibility at UNC

By Elizabeth Egan and Liv Reilly | Mar. 1

On Feb. 26 2022, the elevator in Koury Residence Hall stopped working. This left Eleanor Bolton and Laura Saavedra Forero, UNC students who use wheelchairs, stuck in the hall for 32 hours. On Thursday, Campus Y Co-Presidents Saavedra Forrero and Megan Murphy sat out on the steps of South Building for 32 hours to protest for a more accessible campus and community. “And so, at the end of the day, despite how long it takes and how stressful it can be — at least for me — direct action is really a way for me to channel all of my energy, and the complexity, and frustration and anger into something tangible and hope for change,” Saavedra Forrero said.

Christopher Everett, pictured on Polk Place on Feb. 14, 2023, has been elected UNC Student Body President for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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Christopher Everett elected as 2023-2024 UNC student body president

By Liv Reilly | Feb. 22

Christopher Everett has been elected to serve as the 2023-2024 Student Body President, the the UNC Board of Elections announced around 2:16 a.m. Wednesday morning. Everett received 57.45 percent of the overall vote, defeating fellow certified candidate TJ Edwards and write-in candidate Theodore Nollert, who announced his intent to run last week. "I just really want this win to be for everyone who's felt so unseen, undervalued and targeted by the institutions," Everett said

Students walk by the Old Well on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

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Vann says Robinson supreme court nomination isn't official; Senate speaker says it is

By Guillermo Molero , Caitlyn Yaede and Liv Reilly | Feb. 17

Student Body President Taliajah "Teddy" Vann said she does not recognize her nomination of former Student Body Vice President Sam Robinson to serve on the UNC Student Supreme Court to be official. Undergraduate Senate Speaker Christian Phillips said in response to Vann's most recent letter that nominations submitted to the Senate in previous years did not require extensive documentation, or even a signed document. The process to potentially confirm Robinson is still ongoing, and the Senate will likely discuss his nomination during its next scheduled meeting.

Sam Robinson stands in front of the Old Well on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.

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Sam Robinson steps down as undergraduate vice president, applies to be on student supreme court

By Liv Reilly | Feb. 16

Undergraduate Vice President Sam Robinson has announced his resignation from his position effective immediately in a letter addressed to current Student Body President Taliajah "Teddy" Vann. He has separately applied to be a justice on the UNC Student Supreme Court.

Student Body President candidate Sam Robinson speaks to the crowd of students at UNC-CH's Young Democrat's SBP Town Hall on Feb. 7. 2023.

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Student Body President Candidate Sam Robinson suspends his campaign

By Liv Reilly | Feb. 9

UNC Undergraduate Vice President Sam Robinson announced he has ended his bid for 2023 student body president after being confirmed yesterday as a certified candidate on the ballot.

The Old Well is pictured on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, in Chapel Hill.

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Certified candidates for 2023 UNC student body president announced

By Liv Reilly | Feb. 9

Chris Everett, Sam Robinson and TJ Edwards have been named the initial certified candidates for the 2023 Student Body President elections, the UNC Board of Elections announced last night. Corrected ballot petitions are due tonight at 7 p.m. and the final list of certified candidates will be released on Saturday.

A student walks by Craige Residence Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.

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Student assaulted near Craige Residence Hall on Wednesday night

By Liv Reilly | Feb. 9

A student was assaulted by an unknown individual last night, according to an Alert Carolina sent at 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday.

Wilson Library overlooks UNC's campus on Sept. 20, 2022.

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María Estorino appointed to be University Librarian

By Liv Reilly | Jan. 26

María Estorino has been appointed as the new vice provost for University Libraries and University Librarian, beginning Jan. 30. She succeeds Elaine Westbrooks, who announced she would be leaving the position, last spring.

UNC students hold placards in support of the UNC Houseekepers March & Rally at the Old Well on Oct. 28, 2022.

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Workers Union to submit letter of demands to BOG regarding state employee wages

By Liv Reilly | Jan. 18

After months of activism on UNC’s campus surrounding increased wages and free parking for University housekeepers, a list of demands are being brought to the UNC System Board of Governors on behalf of campus and graduate workers.

Kevin Guskiewicz is interviewed by Liv Reilly, University Editor for the Daily Tar Heel, in his office in South Building on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

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Q&A: Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz reflects on 2022 academic year

By Liv Reilly | Nov. 30

University Desk Editor, Liv Reilly spoke with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz about 2022 and some of the major University events that happened throughout the year.

UNC sophomore back Kelly Smith (6) attempts to keep the ball in play during a field hockey game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C.

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By Liv Reilly | Oct. 29

UNC sophomore back Kelly Smith (6) attempts to keep the ball in play during a field hockey game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C.

Duke junior midfielder Charlie van Oirschot (8) receives a pass during a field hockey game against UNC on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C.

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By Liv Reilly | Oct. 29

Duke junior midfielder Charlie van Oirschot (8) receives a pass during a field hockey game against UNC on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C.

UNC Field Hockey meets on the field in celebration after scoring a point during a game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C.

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By Liv Reilly | Oct. 29

UNC Field Hockey meets on the field in celebration after scoring a point during a game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C.

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Public Service Staff Shortages and an interview with Dean Raul Reis

By William Christensen , Brianna Atkinson , Sarah Choi and Liv Reilly | Sep. 5

University Editor Liv Reilly and Audio Editor Will Christensen talk about staff shortages in the local public school and transit systems, and Liv interviews the new Dean of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media: Raul Reis.

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Updates on Abortion Access and Monkeypox in North Carolina

By Guillermo Molero , William Christensen , Sarah Choi , Emmy Martin and Liv Reilly | Sep. 5

Editor-in-Chief Guillermo Molero and Audio Editor Will Christensen talk to Liv Reilly, Emmy Martin, and Sarah Choi about UNC's settlement with Nikole Hannah-Jones, a court ruling that restricts abortions after 20 weeks in North Carolina, and a surge in Monkeypox cases nationwide.

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Back to our Regularly Scheduled Programming

By Guillermo Molero , PJ Morales , Hunter Nelson , William Christensen , Emmy Martin , Liv Reilly and Tania Tobaccowala | Aug. 21

Daily Tar Heel Audio Editor Will Christensen sits down with the hosts of the DTH's upcoming podcasts to talk about what to expect, and when to expect it.